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Radio
Title
Til Death Do Us Part
Year
2007
Morrell and Judie York, two funeral directors, are based in Portland and work at the Independent Death Care Chapel. They discuss the services and arrangements that they provide for families of the deceased, as well as their personal history.
Type
Radio
Title
We Put Our Lives Into This Place
Year
2007
Since 1947 the Moosehead Manufacturing Company provided work for individuals in Monson, but in 2007 the company closed its doors. Sara Archambault investigates how the layoffs impacted the local community and the families that relied of jobs with Moosehead.
Type
Radio
Title
Taxi Line
Year
2006
Nina Jacobi discusses the lives of Somali refugees who drive taxis in Portland. Jacobi highlights how some of the refugees are over qualified to work as a taxi driver, but do not have many other options to support themselves and their families.
Type
Radio
Title
The Christopher That I Knew
Year
2010
Living on the Maine Sex Offender Registry, Chris Thompson discusses the challenges he faces in his life. Thompson speaks about meeting his wife, the support he has from his wife's grandparents, and the psychological impact the label of sex offender has on him.
Type
Radio
Title
The Nest
Year
2010
Speaking candidly about life and death, Bob and Terry Rohe, a couple in their 90's, discuss their love for each other at old age. Leila Day highlights how the Rohe's decided to continue living with each other, defying doctor's orders to move into a retirement home.
Type
Radio
Title
Only For My King
Year
2010
Originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Benuel Esch began to question the Amish lifestyle when he was around 20 years old. Sara B. Curtis highlights the life that Esch has lived trying to lead a biblical lifestyle, and has his connections to the Amish community in Unity.
Type
Radio
Title
G Wani: One Sudanese American's Life Leading Up to Vote for Sudanese Independence
Year
2010
Through language, Geoffrey Wani keeps his connection to Sudan alive while in Portland. Scott Ladley highlights all of the work Wani does for his family to ensure they have a better life, the pressure he feels to stay involved in Sudanese politics, and how music allows him to relax.
Type
Radio
Title
Stone Carver: A Sculptor's Meditation in Granite
Year
2011
Living in the woods of Aroostook Maine, Andreas von Huene creates sculptures from stone in his workshop. Ali Kuzmickas documents the creation process that von Huene goes through for a new piece of art, and the delicate work that goes into execution of a piece.
Type
Radio
Title
Hard to Say
Year
2004
Ed Werler recounts stories from his life, with regard to his wife Martha. Werler speaks about the love for his wife, their time together, and Martha's dementia.
Type
Radio
Title
Inside Juvie
Year
2004
Lara Coger investigates the lives of youths who are incarcerated at Long Creek Youth Development Center. Coger speaks to Sean, one inmate, to learn about his experiences in prison and going through rehabilitation.
Type
Radio
Title
For My Children, For Myself
Year
2004
Abdi Saeed speaks about the journey that his mother, Nimo Saeed, has gone through living in Somalia, coming to Maine, and learning English.
Type
Radio
Title
Holding Your Breath
Year
2004
Mike Geary recounts how he lives his life with cancer and what he does to overcome his sickness. Geary speaks about how he tries to remain strong for his family so they are not worried about him.
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